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Bill for GMO labels fails; study sought

By Sarah Zoellick

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Mar 22, 2013

~~<p>Three Senate committees on Thursday shelved a bill that would have required disclosure labels for genetically modified imported produce.</p>
<p>Sen. Clarence Nishihara (D, Wai&shy;pahu-Pearl City), chairman of the Agriculture Committee, said deferring the bill, which many legislators concede was flawed, was prudent and responsible. The committee will now ask that several state groups study the issue in more detail and report back.</p>
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Three Senate committees on Thursday shelved a bill that would have required disclosure labels for genetically modified imported produce.

Sen. Clarence Nishihara (D, Wai­pahu-Pearl City), chairman of the Agriculture Committee, said deferring the bill, which many legislators concede was flawed, was prudent and responsible. The committee will now ask that several state groups study the issue in more detail and report back. Login for more...



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